Hair curling device



API-i12, 1957 G. E. LOUCKS HAIR CURLING DEVICE Filed Aug. 29, 1955 HAIR CURLING DEVICE George E. Loucks, Sarnia, Ontario, Canada Application August 29, 1955, Serial No. 530,989

1 Claim. (Cl. 132-42) This invention relates to hair curling devices of the type commonly known as cold permanent wave curlers.

The conventional cold wave curler produces a wave of the ringlet type which is of unvarying pattern except for a gradual decrease in tightness of curl.

An object of the invention is to provide a curler of very simple construction and by means of which there may be produced in the hair of the user, a more satisfactory curl of varying and natural pattern.

The invention will be described with reference to the accompanying drawing, in which:

Figure 1 is a plan view of a curler in accordance with the invention,

Figure 2 is a side elevation,

Figure 3 is a sectional end view on line 3 3 of Figure 2,

Figures 4 and 5 are end views, partly in section, showing the device in operation, and

Figure 6 is a perspective view of a slightly modified form of curler.

Referring to the drawing, 1 is a cold wave spool of conventional type provided with the usual hair retaining resilient band 2 secured to one end of the spool by a knob 3 and arranged to be secured to the other end of the spool by means of the post 4.

in accordance with the invention, an auxiliary curling frame 5 is provided and comprises a pair of bars 6 connected together by means of a pair of bands or straps 7. Bars 6 are in parallel, laterally aligned and spaced rela- L inited States Patent 2,787,276 Patented Apr. 2, 1957 ice tion. Preferably, the straps 7 are of resilient or springlike character whereby the frame 5 may be clamped over the spool 1, as illustrated. Preferably, also, each bar 6 has a curved or semi-circular outer surface and dat inner surface for engagement with the spool.

In use, and referring to Figures 4 and 5, a lock of hair is partially wound upon the spool 1, whereupon the frame 5 is clamped over the spool and the partially wound lock of hair. Thereafter, the remaining portion of the lock is wound over the spool and frame 5. The fully wound lock is then retained in place by means of the band 2.

vIt will be apparent that the first portion of the lock nearest the head of the user will receive a circular winding on the spool whereas the remaining or second portion will receive an oblong wind on the spool and frame 5, as clearly shown in Figure 5. Thus, :a ringlet wave will be prod-need in the rst portion of the lock, whereas, a marcel wave will be produced in `the second portion.

The resultant wave is of natural and plea-sing appearance and, of course, eliminates the tight continuous ringlet curl which is a feature of permanent waving operations.

Referring to Figure 6, a slightly modilied form of device is shown wherein the auxiliary waving frame is permanently attached to the spool 1 as by means of a pin 8 which pivotally secures the bars 6 to the spool 1 adjacent one end thereof. The connecting band 7 is, therefore, omitted at the pivotally connected end of frame 5 but is provided at the other end. The operation of the modified form is the same as that previously described.

I claim:

In a cold wave curler having a spool, an auxiliary curling frame comprising a pair of bars, and resilient bands connecting said bars in substantially parallel, laterally aligned, spaced relation, said frame having clamping engagement with said spool and having iiat inner surfaces for engagement with said spool and curved outer surfaces.

References Cited in the tile of this patent UNITED STATES PATENTS 861,426 Believeau July 30, 1907 889,565 Wilcox June 2, 1908 2,484,563 Hall et al. Oct. 11, 1949 

